Thinus Botha

As a Senior Administrator at Apex Group, a global financial services provider, I apply my legal knowledge and skills to perform due diligence, KYC, co-sec, and payment systems, due diligence for various clients and projects. I have been working at Apex Group since April 2022, starting as an Administrator and being promoted to Senior Administrator in January 2023.

Prior to joining Apex Group, I was an Associate at Spamer Triebel Incorporated, a leading commercial law firm, for two years. There, I gained valuable experience in commercial law, policy, and privacy laws. I am also an Admitted Attorney, having completed my articles and passed the board exam in October 2021. I hold a Bachelor of Law (LLB) and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Law from the University of Pretoria. Additionally, I have a verified certificate in Introduction to Cloud Computing from edX, which enhances my understanding of emerging technologies and trends in the financial sector. I am passionate about delivering high-quality and ethical services to my clients and colleagues, and I am always eager to learn new skills and expand my expertise.

Apex South Africa
(April 2022 – January 2023) Administrator - Ireland, South African Team
(January 2023 – Current) Senior Administrator – Ireland, South African Team
1. Alternative Investment Expertise:
Proficient in working with Alternative Investment structures, including Special Purpose Vehicles, Limited Public, and Designated Activity Companies.
 

2. Payment Processing:
Conducted due diligence on 1350+ payments for investment vehicles in multiple currencies, averaging 20,000 EUR per transaction. Acquired expertise in SWIFT, Chaps, and Fast payments, handling various payment types like Investor pay-outs, Drawdowns, Foreign exchange, and operating expenses payments. Proficient in preparing payment instructions.
 

3. KYC and Compliance:
Managed Know Your Customer (KYC) procedures for investors and entities, liaising with banks on KYC requests and collaborating with Ireland's Company Registration Office. Ensured compliance with VAT and Corporation Tax payments filed through the Irish Revenue Office.
 

4. Client Relations:
Worked closely with international banks, including HSBC, Société Générale, and Citibank, to resolve client issues, address queries, and fulfil requests.
 

5. Regulatory Compliance:
Ensured annual compliance with FATCA & CRS regulations for investment entities and handled other regulatory requirements, including certificates of good standing.
 

6. International Liaison:
Facilitated communication and collaboration with clients and service providers globally, spanning the UK, USA, France, Jersey, Guernsey, Japan, and Ireland.
 

7. Company Secretarial Duties:
Performed essential company secretarial tasks, including minute-taking during meetings, managing authorized signatory lists, preparing resolutions, and updating company registries with directorship changes, address updates, company type modifications, and other pertinent updates.

Spamer Triebel (2 years 5 months)
(September 2019 – July 2021) Candidate Attorney
(July 2021 – February 2022) Paralegal
(February 2022 – March 2022) Associate
 

1. Case Management and Client Correspondence:
Proficiently managed case files and facilitated effective communication with clients to drive legal matters forward.
 

2.Civil Litigation Expertise:
Handled a diverse range of civil litigation cases, including: Deceased estates, Intellectual Property, Debt recovery, Liquidation & Compliance with the Consumer Protection Act (CPA).
 

3. In-House Legal Services - Multi-National Mining Client:
Served as group legal counsel for a leading multi-national client specializing in mining industry crusher and sizing machines. Conducted due diligence and ensured corporate governance compliance.
 

4. In-House Legal Services - Wine Cellars (Sandveld District, Western Cape):
Provided comprehensive in-house legal support to three prominent wine cellars in the Sandveld district. Expertise encompassed commercial, contractual, litigious, and intellectual property matters.
 

5. Forensic Employee Misconduct Investigation:
Conducted forensic investigations into allegations of employee misconduct, ensuring fair and thorough assessments.

BA, LLB, Admitted Attorney